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Volunteers and Donations to get Susan KI5CXH a "Solid Signal"

 

Hey Group, Susan is getting a new Tram 1480 antenna. The Signal Net group is going to handle her installation. Besides on site assistance with tools and ladders. We will need :? ground rod w/ clamp, some LMR 400 or RG8/u coax, lightning arrest fitting, any donations in that area are appreciated. A sure footed roof man and a participant with a truck for ladders would be nice. No obligation pressure here, this is all good fun, being done in the spirit of Ham traditions.
 

What are we looking at for a date for installation?
 

How long of coax is needed? Gt some RG8 or 213 I think, but not sure on the length.


On Sun, Oct 20, 2019 at 5:19 PM Shane, W5ZQI via Groups.Io <coonsquall=[email protected]> wrote:
Hey Group, Susan is getting a new Tram 1480 antenna. The Signal Net group is going to handle her installation. Besides on site assistance with tools and ladders. We will need :? ground rod w/ clamp, some LMR 400 or RG8/u coax, lightning arrest fitting, any donations in that area are appreciated. A sure footed roof man and a participant with a truck for ladders would be nice. No obligation pressure here, this is all good fun, being done in the spirit of Ham traditions.

 

The only detail at present is that Susan has ordered her antenna. So, I believe it will be a week before we consider a work detail. We will no doubt try to do a Saturday or Sunday install of Susan's choice ( yet to be decided ). I may consider getting a look at her house and the actual antenna mounting position before a work crew is assembled. I will update everyone as information arrives.?

On Sunday, October 20, 2019, 05:44:32 PM CDT, Jon, K5DVT <opk5dvt@...> wrote:


How long of coax is needed? Gt some RG8 or 213 I think, but not sure on the length.


On Sun, Oct 20, 2019 at 5:19 PM Shane, W5ZQI via Groups.Io <coonsquall=[email protected]> wrote:
Hey Group, Susan is getting a new Tram 1480 antenna. The Signal Net group is going to handle her installation. Besides on site assistance with tools and ladders. We will need :? ground rod w/ clamp, some LMR 400 or RG8/u coax, lightning arrest fitting, any donations in that area are appreciated. A sure footed roof man and a participant with a truck for ladders would be nice. No obligation pressure here, this is all good fun, being done in the spirit of Ham traditions.

 

Let's pencil in Saturday November 2nd.........Susan has informed us that is a probable date....
 

After an onsite look at the possible antenna positions for Susan's house, a gable mount may be the best, most simple and aesthetically pleasing option. Here is the problem at hand : We will need a healthy able bodied roof / ladder / get in the attic man. ( attic is tall and large ) Roof is a high peaked single story.? A real long safe extension ladder may be the order of the day. Not a technical installation at any stretch, physical fitness and ladder skills will bring home the gold medal.?
 

After some thoughtful consultation with K5DVT Jon, We will attempt an attic mount for Susan. So how about a volunteer attic man. No need to risk life and limb on the roof or extension ladder. We need a dude that don't mind an attic. It should not be a crawl or slither, Susan's roof peak and attic should have ample space for some liberty of movement and breathing space....?
 

I will not be able to participate with this one.

On Oct 28, 2019 12:13 PM, "Shane, W5ZQI via Groups.Io" <coonsquall@...> wrote:
After some thoughtful consultation with K5DVT Jon, We will attempt an attic mount for Susan. So how about a volunteer attic man. No need to risk life and limb on the roof or extension ladder. We need a dude that don't mind an attic. It should not be a crawl or slither, Susan's roof peak and attic should have ample space for some liberty of movement and breathing space....?

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